DMLab North West is the Manchester-based part of Drake Music’s pioneering research and development work into new accessible musical instruments.
Our Events
DMLab North West holds regular free, open, accessible, participatory events at SODA (School of Digital Arts) in Manchester.
- 27 January 2026
- 17 March 2026
- TBD in April 2026: HACKATHON!
Meetings bring together d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent musicians, music technologists, coders and instrument-makers to discuss and develop innovative projects. DMLab North West is open to all. We are a friendly and supportive community of creative, collaborative individuals committed to opening up opportunities for d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people of all ages to access music.
- Are you a d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent musician interested in finding out more about how tech can help you develop your sound?
- Are you a technologist/maker interested in music and sound?
- Are you a d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent person who isn’t yet a musician but would like to be?
Then DMLab North West is for you!
At DMLab meetings:
- Experiments are explored
- Challenges are set and overcome
- Instruments are invented
- Music is made
DMLab events are inclusive, fun, and relaxed.
“The meetings are super fun. That’s what I really enjoy. It is just a really good bunch of people and they’re really into what they’re doing. Intelligent, interesting, friendly people.”
DMLab North West participant
How to join
If you’d like to attend DMLab North West, sign up via Eventbrite for free.
Get directions to the venue, SODA, on Google Maps.
If you have any questions, or you need parking, you can email dmlabnw@drakemusic.org